NAVFAC P-300 Management of Transportation Equipment

CHAPTER 5. EQUIPMENT SUPPORT
FOR NAVAL CONSTRUCTION FORCE AND
SPECIAL OPERATING UNITS
NOTE: This chapter applies only to the Naval Construction Force and Special
Operating Units.
5.1 Logistic Support
5.1.1 Supply Support. The Navy Supply System is tasked to support all Naval
Forces. The Supply System's basic functions include identification of requirements;
procurement to meet demands; storage, stocking, and maintenance of inventory;
requisitioning, issue, and shipment of needed items; and disposition of excess or
unusable assets. The Supply System uses Inventory Managers to centralize
procurement and management of material. These Inventory Managers ensure that
there is proper balance between requirements and National Stock Number (NSN)
material assets. The Inventory Manager for each NSN can be identified by cognizance
symbols which precede the stock number. For example, NAVFACENGCOM manages
all "2C" cognizance equipment, such as Civil Engineer Support Equipment (CESE), and
ISO Containers.
5.1.2 NCBC Support. Naval Construction Battalion Centers (NCBC) are the main
sources of supply support for most Naval Construction Force (NCF) units. In addition,
NCBCs perform most of CESE shipping and overhauling for the NCF. A complete
range of initial outfitting repair parts and peacetime operating stocks is maintained at
the NCBCs under the support criteria outlined in paragraph 5.2.1. When a NCBC
prepares a new unit allowance for the first time, the repair parts are assembled and
packaged into reusable mount-out boxes for shipping. This initial allowance is
procured by NAVFACENGCOM using Other Procurement Navy (OPN) funds. The
NCBCs are normally responsible for follow-on equipment support while deployed. The
unit submits its requirements to the NCBC, which will meet the need from supply stock
or initiate local procurement/referral action. This routine procurement of replacement
repair parts is funded from Operation and Maintenance, Navy (O&MN) funds controlled
by the respective allowance holder.
5.1.3 Coordination with Unit Supply. Maintenance personnel expect repair parts to
be available when requested. However, Supply cannot satisfactorily perform its
support mission without coordination and cooperation between Maintenance and
Supply. Maintenance personnel should understand the "repair" parts supply system
and the Maintenance Supervisor should develop an information exchange. At least
one mechanic should be assigned to the repair parts storeroom to provide service at
the parts counter. The mechanic can also assist storeroom personnel to identify
unknown items and provide parts interchangeability data. The Maintenance Supervisor
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